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To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Olive Press meets THE Mum on the Rock Page 11
Marathon man Soldier who won Gibraltar half marathon sets his sights on reaching London
The man who photographed John Lennon’s Gibraltar wedding pleas for help to find the ‘missing’ originals. See Page 3
Don’t miss our eight-page marriage special! Pages 13-20
Brexit battle Page 31
EXCLUSIVE By Tom Powell
A GROUP of Gibraltar’s staunchest political allies have backed the Brexit campaign, despite the Rock’s overriding fears. It comes despite the UK’s Europe minister David Lidington warning that British rights to live in Spain ‘would be up in the air’ if the UK voted to leave the EU on June 23. He added that it could lead to ‘a decade of economic chaos’ an argument backed up by leaders at the G20 summit this weekend in Shanghai. But British MPs Andrew Rosindell and Ian Paisley, who both delivered passionate speeches last National Day affirming the UK’s continued
Major blow for Rock as political allies announce support for Brexit, which Europe Minister says would spell disaster
support for the Rock, remain unmoved. Rosindell, Conservative MP for Romford, told the Olive Press: “The problem is that just as Gibraltar has the right
AT WAR: Picardo and Rosindell (on National Day) of self-determination, so should the United Kingdom. “I ask the good people of Gibraltar to think about where Britain will be in 20 or 30 years’ time if we stay on the train towards a European
Super State, which is surely coming. “If there is no longer a sovereign United Kingdom, there will not be UK Overseas Territories and I believe the EU will eventually insist that places like Gibraltar are fully integrated into this new state.” Rosindell is backed by Conservative MP Jack Lopresti, the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gi-
braltar, as well as the group’s president, Labour MP Lindsay Hoyle. Their views are in complete contrast to those of First Minister Fabian Picardo and the GSLP government, who are supporting David Cameron’s ‘stay’ campaign. “There is no reasonable alternative for Gibraltar to the certainty of membership of the EU via our relationship with the UK,” said Picardo.
On the out or in? IN 2015 the UK government paid £13 billion to the EU budget, while EU spending on the UK was £4.5 billion. This means that the total cost of being a member of the EU is around 8.5 billion, out of an annual British expenditure of an around 700 billion. The question of economic benefits of EU membership - trade, jobs, investment etc - is far trickier to determine. What is clear is that David Cameron has been attempting to renegotiate Britain’s relationship with the EU on issues such as migrants and welfare, but many politicians and commentators claim he has made little progress. An analysis of the six most recent polls suggests 45% of voters want to leave the EU, while 55% will vote to remain.
“Even with all its faults, the EU has been an important driver of the prosperity we enjoy in Gibraltar today. “We cannot give up the access and benefits we have without any certainty as to what the status of those rights of freedom of movement and market access might be if the UK were not a member of the EU.” Meanwhile, the Cabinet Office has published a report on the ‘major impact’ a Brexit would have on Gibraltar. “If the UK were to leave the EU, there would be no guarantee that the border would remain open,” the report said. Likewise, a spokesman for the British Embassy in Madrid told the Olive Press: “Leaving would likely have many serious implications and no one yet knows the extent of them. “As the Prime Minister has said, it would mean years of uncertainty.”
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Government protests to Spain over warship’s ‘dangerous behaviour’ near Gibraltar
Get out of our waters
THE UK has protested to Spain over ‘dangerous behaviour’ from a Spanish warship which stormed into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.
By Tom Powell
The Infanta Elena also sailed close to the Rock with its weapons uncovered last
week, a move described by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) as ‘provocative’. The FCO has protested di-
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INCURSION: By Spanish warship Infanta Elena rectly to the Spanish authorities, through diplomatic and military channels.
Lisa Brown family: Get the Brits A CAMPAIGN has been launched to get British police involved in the search for expat mum Lisa Brown. The 33-year-old has now been missing for almost four months, having disappeared from her home near Sotogrande the day before she was due to start a new job in Gibraltar. Her family are friends are distraught that no progress has been made by the Guardia Civil, while Lisa’s son Marco, eight, continues to live with his father in La Linea. Now a petition has been lodged on the UK government’s website calling for the British police to take action in the case. The Facebook group of over 25,000 supporters is demanding that more pressure is put on the Spanish government to allow
the UK police to step in. “The investigation is very limited… and we want to allow the British police to intervene and move this case forward urgently,” said a spokesman. It comes after UK Prime Minister David Cameron vowed to investigate the case, after it was raised in Parliament by Martin Docherty, Scottish National Party MP for Dunbartonshire West. Meanwhile, Lisa’s boyfriend, Simon Corner, has still not been seen since he returned to Spain vowing to clear his name, but subsequently missed his meeting with police in Algeciras.
“We have made clear that the dangerous behaviour was unacceptable and that the weapons being uncovered could be perceived as provocative. We have asked for an explanation,” said a spokesman.
Violation “Although incursions by Spanish State vessels are a violation of sovereignty, they are not a threat to it and do not weaken or undermine the international legal basis for UK sovereignty over British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.”
Don’t be a ‘dial-through’ dodo! THE Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) are warning small and medium-sized businesses to be wary of increased PBX (Private Branch Exchange) fraud. The crime, also knows as ‘Dial-through’ fraud, oc-
curs when fraudsters hack into phone lines and rack up bills worth thousands of pounds by making premium rate calls to a third party. There have been two reported cases in recent weeks
and police have advised businesses to regularly change voicemail passwords and pins. “If your voicemail is on its default pin/password, ensure this is changed immediately,” the RGP said.
HASH HAUL: 22 bales
CANNABIS bales worth around £2.5 million have been seized by customs officers. HM Customs recovered 22 bundles of cannabis resin which were scattered on the east coast of the Rock. They were abandoned by smugglers.
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EXCLUSIVE. John Lennon wedding photographer makes urgent plea to track down the missing negatives, worth over 100,000 euros
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SPECIAL REPORT By Joe Duggan
THEY are some of the most iconic photographs in rock and roll history. But controversy surrounds the original negatives from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1969 Gibraltar wedding taken by British photographer David Nutter, it can be revealed. Showing the Beatles singer celebrating his nuptials to his Japanese lover out of the glare of the public eye, the pictures have been published in thousands of publications around the world ever since. Yet, the valuable negatives - estimated to be worth over £100,000 (150,000 euros) - vanished in the 1970s after Nutter, 77, lent them to a friend Anthony Fawcett to use in his Beatles book One Day At A Time. Included in the missing batch are around a dozen neverbefore published photos of the wedding day, some seen for the first time in the Olive Press, this issue. Music photographer Nutter - who had flown out for the wedding from London to Gibraltar on a commission from the Beatles record label Apple - has spent the best part of the last four decades trying to recoup his property. Two separate investigations by British police and the FBI in America have so far failed to recover them. Now however, in a sensational twist, the Olive Press can reveal that various anonymous ‘sellers’ have recently tried to cash in by offering the negatives back to Nutter. The London-born snapper, who now lives in New York, revealed that another photographer Brian Hamill, has also been suspiciously offered his original negatives taken of John Lennon. New Yorker Hamill had also lent the original negatives to Fawcett - a British art critic, author and media consultant - for the same book. “Now we are both being of-
ICONIC: John and Yoko on wedding day and (top left) with certificate while (above) police letter
fered our own photographs back for thousands of pounds,” Nutter told the Olive Press, this week. “It is an outrage and it adds salt to the wounds that go back over 40 years,” he added. He had ‘stupidly’ lent Fawcett the negatives after they became friends, while living in New York in the mid 1970s. Fawcett had worked with
Lennon and Yoko as their assistant for a while and was writing a book about Lennon’s life. “He asked me if I could help with images for the book and I stupidly said ‘yes’ and lent him all the negatives. “When I asked for them back a little while later, he told me his apartment had been repossessed...and everything had been taken.
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world-renowned Beatles memorabilia expert estimated the set of pictures to be worth up to 150,000 euros, last night. Peter Miniaci claims that he, himself, was offered the negatives in 2007, when he received an email offering him 'some rare John and Yoko wedding photos'. "I was suspicious and asked if the sender had the rights to the images, to which it was claimed that ‘the photographer is dead’ so I didn’t need to worry about it," he told the Olive Press. "Right away the red flag went up. I rang May Pang [Lennon's former PA] and she told me definitively David Nutter took those photos and he is alive and well in New York." He revealed that he later called the anonymous seller, who had a fake British accent, to try and track him down. He said he wanted $30,000 for the contact sheets (which are not as valuable or good quality as the original negatives). "Whoever offered me the contact sheets must know where the negatives are. If David decided to sell the whole lot of photos I'm confident, because the majority are unpublished, he could get $100,000 to 150,000 for them.”
“Even when I called in the police, I never got them back.” Indeed, a 1983 letter from Southwark Police to Nutter, seen by the Olive Press, shows that officers questioned Fawcett at his home in south London. Fawcett told the officers about his flat being repossessed in the Big Apple and that while most of his property was later returned, the photographs and negatives were not included. "However, he (Fawcett) did say he knew someone in possession of the photographs and agreed to telephone Mr Nutter with the details,” the
letter reads. But according to Nutter, Fawcett never called him with the name. Now living a hand to mouth existence in a shabby apartment in New York, he is desperate to get to the bottom of the mystery. "I go crazy thinking about it," he said. “I would write my initials in ink on every frame so I would straight away know they were mine. “And, in any case, who else could have taken them… nobody else was there in Gibraltar. I know they’re still around. How do I get them back?” He continued: "It's heartbreaking. I’ve sort of given up. I could have done very well with those images and people are always asking me for them and I don't have them. I am living in poverty. “I could have made a lot of money not that that was the important thing. Its just the idea of someone having my stuff. I want them back.” As fellow photographer Hamill, who also suspiciously lost pictures in the 1970s to Fawcett, said last night: “Me and David are two old guys who survived the sixties. Those photos for us could mean something for my daughter and granddaughter.“ The Olive Press tried to contact Fawcett repeatedly by email and phone this week to discuss the missing negatives but received no response.
Voiceless BUDDING singer Corinne Cooper gave a valiant performance on UK talent show The Voice. Despite the Gibraltarian’s powerful ballad, she was sent home at the blind audition stage. Performing Sam Smith’s Lay me down, Cooper impressed but unfortunately didn’t wow the judges.
Dusk til dawn PARTY-goers are gearing up for a 12-hour live electronic festival. Dusk’s annual Spring Festival will feature bands and djs, including Dead City Radio, My Sick Project, Lazy Daiz and DJ Rookie. Starting at 6pm on March 12, the festival will also feature a tattoo and piercing studio, graffiti art display as well as a Harley Davidson show. Two-for-one cocktails will also be on offer as well as free tapas. For more information visit www.dusk.gi
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We need dreamers! EXCLUSIVE By Tom Powell
DREAMER: Cosquieri speaking at GibTalks while (top right) one of his classic abstract depictions of the Rock
A POPULAR local artist has made a passionate plea for an arts faculty at the Rock’s new university. Paul Cosquieri, best known for his series of abstract depictions of the enclave, said Gibraltar needed to encourage artists ‘as much as pragmatists’. Currently the university, inaugurated in September last year, has a faculty for business and a second for
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Leading artist calls for arts faculty at Gibraltar University
health studies and sports science. “I want the government to put an arts faculty in because we need to encourage dreamers and innovators,” insisted Cosquieri, 53. “Dreamers and pragmatists are two sides of the same coin,” he added. The Fine Arts Association has not yet made a formal proposal to the university, but Cosquieri told the Olive Press he would be raising the subject at the association’s next meeting with the Culture Ministry.
Cruise control MORE cruise ships will call into Gibraltar in 2016 than ever before. The port is expecting to receive 227 cruise call this year, with 18 ships visiting the Rock for the first time. It represents an 11% increase on last year, bringing an estimated 350,000 passengers into Gibraltar.
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Rescue response ROCK rescue agencies have taken part in a search and rescue course to improve training missions at sea.
Sandstorm AN Algeciras court is investigating whether sand from Tarifa’s Valdevaqueros beach used to reform the Rock’s beaches during 2012-13 was stolen or illegally sold.
Walk ‘n’ talk A PROJECT bringing talking plaques to historical sites and statues in Gibraltar was launched by the minister for tourism at the Lord Nelson Monument on March 1.
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The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Daniella Tilbury, confirmed a series of consultation meetings would be held in March and April with NGOs, community groups and stakeholders to create a strategic plan up to 2020. “We look forward to engagement with the local art community and are open to re-
CRUISES: On the up
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CONSULTING: VC Tilbury ceiving proposals,” she told the Olive Press. “We have an ‘open door’ policy and have convened groups and local experts to guide our choices,” she added.
Payday BETWEEN 20 and 25% of Gibraltarians who pay their rent to the government are over three months late on their payment.
ONE DIRECTION: Tram to transform region
A NEW €200 million light rail tram is set to radically transform the Campo de Gibraltar by linking Algeciras with La Linea. The planned service would also connect Los Barrios and San Roque and will be funded by EU investment. It is hoped the rail could also be used by the area’s big industrial businesses such as Cepsa and Acerinox. Luis Angel Fernandez, head of the Town Council Association, put forward his support for the project to the Campo de Gibraltar Economic and Social Council. The plans are part of Cadiz’s €1.3 billion Integral Territory (ITI) programme.
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credit, however the GMF website states that ‘no refunds are available on credit’. The government has now announced that the money will be donated to charity. Event organisers introduced the cashless payment system for the first time last year as a means for paying for food, drink and merchandise.
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OPINION We say stay! UNCERTAIN times lie ahead as the UK gears up for a referendum on its EU status. Now that a date has been set, so has begun a barrage of scare-mongering speeches and propagandist statements made on both sides of the debate. With Fabian Picardo firmly opposing a departure from the EU, it will have hit him hard to hear some of the Rock’s so-called staunchest political ‘allies’ backing the Brexit campaign. It could end up being extremely damaging to Gibraltar’s economy and future. And it could also lead to a turbulent time for expats in Spain, who are a vital ingredient to the continuing growth of the enclave. Indeed, if the UK’s Europe minister David Lidington is to be believed then it is bad news for every expat south or east of Dover. We, at the Olive Press wholeheartedly support the UK continuing to be a part of a strong and united Europe, despite the EU’s numerous failings. We believe that with a powerful and campaigning Britain steering Europe’s future and policies, the continent and the world will be a safer, stronger place. Just ask the Germans or the Spanish. They know they cannot do it with the French alone!
Art of the matter
Rock solid SECOND only to Vegas (probably) in the speed it takes to tie the knot, Gib is impressive – you can get married at just 24 hours notice. It is perfect for spontaneous proposals on leap days, rainy days and, in fact, any day thanks to its fabulous venues and seasoned professionals on hand. Add balmy weather, a warm welcome and Gibraltar’s iconic status, and it’s no surprise our home is a courting couple hotspot. So leap year or not (and we predict an upturn in the number of weddings due to the feisty senoritas out there), read our weddings supplement, take the leap and get married in Gibraltar.
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ORN into an upperclass lifestyle, he went from house parties and skiing trips with Princess Margaret to smuggling cannabis, and rubbing shoulders with seasoned criminals Kenneth Noye, Gordon Goody and even one of the Krays. Francis Morland’s memoir, The Art of Smuggling, is at least, is honest. Morland leaves no stone unturned in the account of how he turned his back on an enviable upbringing to become one of the UK’s most prolific drug smugglers.
He has partied with the royals, trafficked drugs, shared a mistress with Goebbels, and cell blocks with infamous cons. Now gentleman smuggler Francis Morland chats to Rob Horgan
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SOCIETY needs innovators and artists just as much as it needs entrepreneurs and grafters. After all, as artist Paul Cosquieri says, dreamers and pragmatists are two sides of the same coin. His calls for an arts faculty at the University of Gibraltar will be well received in Gibraltar, a society with a thriving cultural scene. For such a small population, there is an abundance of incredible talent on the stage, behind the easel, in the dance studio and just about everywhere else. An arts faculty would be able to draw on that talent, embrace it, use it and – most importantly – keep passing it on.
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Brought up on the outskirts of Glastonbury, and heir to a Quaker dynasty, Morland rejected the opportunity to join the family clothing business and squandered a promising career as a sculptor, in the pursuit of drugs and money. He immersed himself in the underworld, and had a steamy affair with an exmistress of Nazi general Joseph Goebbels. For a while during the 60s and 70s, Morland controlled 10% of the UK’s cannabis trade, a dubious honour that landed him six stays in jails across Europe. Written by Morland’s friend, barrister Jo Boothby, The Art of Smuggling is
Once on the Rock, he launches the single biggest operation of his life the latest in a long line of smuggler’s memoirs. It fits the bill in terms of style and genre tropes, with little violence, few hard drugs, and only fleeting mentions of illegal activity, allowing readers to feel some empathy towards the smuggler. Beginning with a police bust at Morland’s home in 1 9 7 1 , the book starts in the ‘most exciting period’ of his life. The police cuff him, find enough cannabis to lock him up, and then wheel him away in the blues-and-twos. But, ever the optimist, Morland has other ideas. And skipping bail, he sets off on an epic road trip across France, down through Spain and then to one of his regular ports of
(IN)FAMOUS: Morland knew (from left) Gordon Goody, Princess Margaret and Keneth Noye
call: Gibraltar. Once on the Rock, he launches the single biggest operation of his life. In Gibraltar’s Sheppard’s Marina (now Ocean Village), he buys a 47ft boat, The Beaver, for £5,000 from a gay retired
naval officer, and sets about transporting over a ton of cannabis to the Caribbean and then into New York. “I have docked in Gibraltar many times,” Morland tells the Olive Press. “It was the obvious place to go. You
could get a licence there easy enough, it was close to Morocco, and, being a duty-free zone, it was a lifeline to any fugitive. “The boat I bought in 1971 was one of the more bizarre purchases. For the life of me I cannot remember the name of the colo-
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Extract By rights the Beaver should have been in Gibraltar with my accomplice Harvey living on her; the deck planks were unpitched and parted and she should have never gone to sea in that state. But Harvey had panicked when two police launches had moored on either side, and suddenly took her out at the dead of night, bound for Majorca. At least he’s paid the marina fees. As he was alone, he couldn’t handle the sails and had motored the whole way. Anyway, I was glad not to have to show my face in Gibraltar. I found the Beaver but no-one on board, so I dumped the gear and took a room at the Majestic in Palma. There were two reasons for this. Hotels are places where, unlike marinas, you are not expected to explain your
presence. A more important reason was communications. In those days there were no mobile phones or email and even fax machines were a rarity. All communication was by fixed telephone or letter. In many countries you couldn’t even receive phone calls from public phone boxes. Mobiles had only just started to appear when my career ended. God, they would have made life easier. Not that I am forgetting their downside: they leave an easily retrieved record. I traced Harvey, who was in Ibiza, housesitting a yacht. Eventually he got a message and rang me at the hotel. He was astonished to be speaking to me. News of our bust in the UK had reached the Balearics alright. A sharp rise in the price of pot there was flat-
teringly being attributed to my absence from the scene. “So what are we going to do next?” asked Harvey. “I certainly can’t hang around here too long. From what you tell me I’m the talk of Ibiza.” Actually one was perfectly safe from extradition in Franco’s Spain, but it was a police state with a few concessions to the tourist industry. They’d certainly keep an eye on a cannabis smuggler if they got to hear about him. “Morocco?” I suggested. “Yeah? You still want to do the big one?” “All the more so. I now have to.”
with Ibiza, the south of Spain and Morocco. He says: “Spain was also good to me. I regularly drank Disco Sours at the Estepona Yacht Club, I have never been able to find them anywhere since. “In my later years I operated out of Benalmadena and spent a lot of time on either side of the Straits of Gibraltar.” “In those days,” he adds, “La Linea was rife with smuggling. I watched plenty of people dock on the beach in their wooden boats, unload and then scarper, leaving the boats to rot on the shore. “In fact, I spent good times there myself, with my daughter Joyce, when she joined me on one excursion. “We would go into La Linea for dinner or to ride horses along the front, it was a good time of my life and hers too, I think.” Despite his criminal CV, Morland has always kept his distance from others he regards as ‘up to no good’. However, when you’re in and out of prison as much as he has been, criminals are sometimes hard to avoid.
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DEALER: Morland threw away art career for legendary ‘disco sours’ in Estepona port
nel who sold it to me, but he offered me his Moroccan rentboy as ‘crew’. I laughed at first, then realised he was being serious and politely turned him down.” He adds: “I like Gibraltar a lot. Although I spent most of my time there in the ma-
rinas I explored the place and found even the more squalid corners to have a certain charm about them.” Throughout The Art of Smuggling, Gibraltar figures large in Morland’s many drug smuggling ventures, a key location along
Morland was introduced to train robber Gordon Goody by a mutual friend, and spent time in prison with one of the Krays. While at HMP Blantyre House, he was part of the same ‘walking group’ as cop-killer Kenneth Noye. “I made it a general rule to stay clear of nefarious characters,” he says. “I met Gordon and found him to be a charming man. “I didn’t have so much time for Noye, though. We had nothing in common, he struck me as an uneducated man, and it often baffled me how he ever made so much money.” Now 81, with his life of crime behind him, Morland has resumed his early art career and survives in ‘pretty good poverty’ teaching pottery classes. And, after spending time behind bars in every decade since the 1960s (with the exception of this one), Morland says he has ‘no plans’ for one last punt. To purchase The Art of Smuggling for £14.39 visit www.miIobooks. com
ARTFUL DODGER: Morland raises a sail in the Straits of Gibraltar
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Paco de Lluvia
ALGECIRAS’ outdoor celebrations to commemorate flamenco star Paco de Lucia were called off on Friday due to heavy rain.
Spacebound AN Algeciras schoolgirl won a competition to have her drawing sent into space on board the CHEOPS telescope, which aims to locate planets outside the Solar System.
Cross return RED Cross (Cruz Roja) has announced plans to reopen its centre in La Linea in conjunction with the town hall.
Euro fund THE Association of Municipalities of Campo de Gibraltar is set to present projects to be financed under the European funds for Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) worth 400 million euros.
BORED: ‘Jomby’ Badger
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TV PLEA
RELATIVES and friends of a Cornish man held in Algeciras for drug-related crimes are crowdfunding for a television to occupy him in jail. Falmouth man John ‘Jomby’ Badger, in his early 20s, was arrested in September with two other men in con-
Cornish man behind bars in Algeciras after drug bust nection with drug offences and has been charged. The Brit could face 12 years in jail if he is found guilty. Badger’s family launched a petition claiming his in-
Day of death TWO men have been killed in separate vehicle accidents in Los Barrios just hours apart. A 59-year-old died after two cars collided on the CA-9209 at 1am on February 24. In the second incident, a 50-year-old farm worker was killed after falling from his quad on a ranch at el Monte de la Torre. The local fire department reported that a 29-year-old woman was also taken to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in the second incident. The woman was trapped inside the car and firemen had to cut her loose from the wreck-
TRAGIC: Collision age. Firemen found the dead man’s body partly outside of the car.
nocence after his arrest but it has now been replaced by a funding page to raise money for a TV for him in prison. “We are trying to raise the €315 that he needs to buy a TV from the shop in prison. He is bored and can’t afford it,” wrote petition organiser Mike Smith. So far donations stand at €333 and it is unclear whether the TV has been purchased yet. Badger had previously posted on Facebook that he met a man in a Falmouth pub before ‘agreeing to go to Spain with him on a boat’. A Foreign Office spokesman has revealed it is continuing to ‘provide support’ to the British national.
Sewage battle wages at Algeciras beach ALGECIRAS Town Hall is facing tough questions about ‘sewage waste’ running across a beach into the sea. While the town hall insists the runoff water at El Rinconcillo is ‘just rainwater’, Algeciras Sí Se Puede claims it is sewage discharge.
The anti-corruption party are now considering taking legal action after water tests ‘prove’ it is wastewater. “The laboratory samples collected reveal a high pollution level, and we consider the waters to be highly contaminated,” a Algeciras Si Se Puede spokesman said.
"The results leave no room for doubt, it is wastewater.” However, the town hall argues that their testing has revealed nothing untoward. “From our tests we are assured that the water is just rainwater and not wastewater,” a town hall spokesman said.
Flamenco feast AN award-winning flamenco show is coming to San Roque on March 8. The show, ‘Andalucia mas que un sueño’, is choreographed by local celebrity Chari Expresati. It was first performed at the 'Festival Mediterraneo' in Morocco where the group received various prices. It begins at 9pm in the San Roque Theatre.
HASH: San Roque haul
Out of joint A HUGE haul of hashish has been seized and a 52-year-old man arrested in San Roque. Seventy eight bundles of drugs were found in the man’s hamlet after they were transported in an all-terrain vehicle which was found abandoned in La Linea. Police noticed the vehicle acting suspiciously near the industrial area and a highspeed pursuit followed.
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FORMER Supreme Court judge Barrington Black has apologised for controversial passages in his new autobiography. First editions of Both Sides of The Benches were withdrawn following the publication of the remarks. The distinguished ex- judge appeared att Jury’s Cafe at the unveiling of the book’s new edition.. “I will look back on my two years in Gibraltar as one of the most fulfilling of my professional life,” he told the Olive Press. “I was invited to clear a backlog in the Criminal Courts, and this was done with the help and assistance of the very accomplished Gibraltar Lawyers, the remarkably efficient Court Staff, and Jurors who didn’t mess about.” The book traces Black’s 26 years on the Bench and previous career as a defence lawyer.
Laid in wait
Gibraltar scientists reveal fascinating link between Neanderthals and birds
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GROUNDBREAKING research from Gibraltar scientists has revealed the clever trick Neanderthals used to hunt birds. Two new papers claim over 150 species of birds have been identified so far from fossil material discovered in Gibraltar’s caves. More bird species from a period between 10,000 and 125,000 years ago have been found in Gibraltar than anywhere else in Europe and Asia – possibly the world. The new papers, published by the Gibraltar Museum and collaborating scientists, examine how Neanderthals exploited these birds for both food
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and feathers. Museum Operations Manager and contributing author Stewart Finlayson said: “Our data analysis confirmed our hunch. The Neanderthals would have been lying in wait at animal carcasses in the knowledge that eagles and vultures would find the food tempting.” According to the scientists, the Golden Eagle was the bird Neanderthals in Gibraltar, and throughout Eurasia, prized most because of its feathers.
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WORLD CLASS: Gib conductor at Met Opera House
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A GIBRALTARIAN conductor is currently lighting up the New York opera scene. Maestro Karel Chichon made his grand debut in the worldfamous Metropolitan Opera House last week by conducting Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. He will conduct a total of 13 performances from now until the middle of April. TICKETS are now on sale for “Any conductor or singer this year’s Drama Festival. will tell you that this is the Fourteen separate plays in- stage you want to set foot cluding some original works on,” Maestro Chichon told will be performed over the the Gibraltar Chronicle. four-day event, followed by a “The only icing the cake is Gala Night. to be surrounded by such Actors of all ages, including wonderful colleagues and UK theatre groups as well working professionals in an as local ones, will take to the opera house where quality stage. is the priority.” Tickets are available from the With almost 4,000 seats, John Mackintosh Hall, priced the Metropolitan Opera at £5 per performance or £10 House is the largest purfor the Gala Night, with sea- pose-built opera house in son tickets available for £30. the world. For more information Running for over three call Cultural Services on hours, the best seats for the 20067236 or email info@cul- opera cost a whopping 360 ture.gi pounds.
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OR some mothers, being out of work and in a foreign country can be confidence-shattering. But not for Polly Lavarello, who swapped Brighton rock for the Rock of Gibraltar with husband Alex six years ago. With a one-year-old toddler, Elena, and a baby boy due in May, she’s been hard at work giving life to another embryonic project that is really taking off with parents in Gibraltar. Since September when she launched her new ‘baby’, ready to come she didn’t want to budge,” says Polly, the e-zine Mum on the Rock, she has been interviewed who needed a full Caesarean and was not allowed to on TV and was a guest speaker at the second GibTalks see little Elena for 24 hours. event, alongside Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian “That was the worst part,” says Polly, who finally got to Picardo, no less. return ‘home’ to Gibraltar after another six days, “the If only giving birth to her daughter had been as smooth. longest week of my life.” “It’s still unexplained why my waters But far from getting Polly down, her broke 11 weeks early,” explains Polly ordeal, and the sense of feeling like over coffee in Irish Town, around the an ‘outsider’ in Gibraltar, sparked an corner from her family home. “I was bored with idea. “They thought I was going to go into la“I was bored with being called an ‘exbeing called an bour so they took me to Cadiz hospital, pat’ and I wanted to be a part of the while my friend kindly told me babies local community,” she says. ‘expat’ after so born that early have an 80% survival “I was also frustrated about the lack long” rate. of information out there for families “I was obviously terrified about the other with young children.” 20%.” So, Mum on the Rock was born – a Polly didn’t sleep for 48 hours, for fear healthy bouncing website now six she would go into labour while unconscious, but a months old, growing fast and proving an invaluable rewhole week passed, and another, which turned into a source for Gibraltar’s mums and dads. month. But like any new baby, it’s demanding. Polly spends “I was in hospital for six weeks in all, being fed antibiot- on average six hours a day working on the site, liaising ics, struggling to communicate with any of the staff or with writers and meeting fellow editors. other patients … and after all that, when the baby was As well as tips on parenting the site includes popu-
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ibraltar Horticultural Society, March 5 Trip to a plant nursery near Rota in Spain, starting on the Spanish side of the frontier at 9am and finishing early evening. Info: 350 20073660 or 350 54011677
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VIP WEDDINGS: Include (from left) Status Quo’s Rick Parfitt, opera star Russell Watson and John Lennon and Yoko Ono
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ROCK-SOLID LOVE: Newly weds enjoy a quiet moment in stunning spot overlooking Gibraltar, while (right) James Blunt’s Ibiza wedding
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ITH its enviable sunshine record, a nice day for a white wedding is virtually guaranteed in Spain. Or indeed, any kind of wedding, since gay marriage was legalised in 2005. In fact, more blushing brides, grooms and samesex partners tied the knot in Andalucia than in any other part of Spain in the first half of last year. The 12,078 happy couples know what we know: this part of the country is a magical place for any party, so where better to celebrate the most momentous occasion in your life? Destination weddings have worked their way to the top of courting couples’ wish lists. And with its reliable weather, swanky hotels and villas, at budget-friendly prices, Spain is well-placed to cash in. Celebrities already know it
Spain is fast becoming the destination wedding capital of Europe and Andalucia is cornering the marriage market with bells on, writes Iona Napier as a place where you can Malaga’s stunning Castillo de Santa Catalina, last year. walk down the aisle in style. Opera singer Russell Watson Celebrity weddings have set wed in an extravagant Bena- the tone for a booming inhavis ceremony last August; dustry in Andalucia, which while James Blunt tied the boasts several European ‘love capitals’ knot with soin its trouscialite Sofia seau: gorWedding Wellesley in geous GranaIbiza in 2014. tourism is a da, sultry SeFollowing villa, romantic growing trade, in the footRonda, charsteps of John internationally ismatic Cadiz Lennon and worth €14.9 as well as the Yoko Ono, glitzy Costa Status Quo’s del Sol. Rick Parfitt popped over the border to With 320 days of sunshine Gibraltar in 2007 to marry a year and post-crisis pricwife Lyndsay in a nifty and es still competitively low, thrifty €60 ceremony; seven there are some great deals years later, Parfitt’s son Rick around. Jnr. pushed the boat out with Sevilla was third only to an extravagant ceremony in Madrid and Barcelona for
the number of weddings held last year according to Spain’s National Statistics Institute. Wedding tourism is a growth industry, internationally worth around €14.9 billion, although not all the 60.8 million visitors flocking to Spain annually have cottoned on. British wedding planner Laura Charles has seen the market pick up impressively over the last three years. “Destination weddings are 99% of our business now, and we are seeing a huge amount of people coming to Spain from all over the world to get married,” the owner of Reviva weddings told the Olive Press. “I have planned weddings for people living and working in America, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, many of whom had family in the UK and wanted to guarContinues on next page
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antee good weather – Spain is such a central destination. “And there are so many beautiful places here and some fabulous suppliers, so who can blame them?” True, the legal niceties of getting spliced in Spain can be a tangle of red tape for non-residents. For this reason, many ‘destination wedding’ couples do the official bit at home or where they were born, then head to Spain for the dream ceremony, whether at a gala dinner under the stars or beneath a floral bower on the beach. Sandy feet aside, it is worth knowing that civil partnerships are only available to couples where one member has lived in Spain for at least two years. But whereas new arrivals may struggle to get a civil partnership at the drop of a top hat, there are no such legal stipulations for Roman Catholic ceremonies. Irish wedding planners in particular have cashed in on this loophole, Charles reveals. No less than 250 Irish people tied the knot in the first half of last year. Blessings are another op-
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tion popular with those who don’t want the religious pomp and circumstance but find a registry office ceremony about as exciting as going to the dentist.
There are several priests and officiators along the coast who offer blessings, among them local holyman Padre Peter, who already has 57 weddings booked in for this
CLERIC FOR CEREMONY Padre Peter Don’t take Lorna’s word for it! Why not get in touch with him on padrepeter1@gmail.com and see what he can do for you? Then you might agree with Lorna.
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Olive Press. A working priest who has taught religion at university, he has also provided Hindu, Jewish and Muslim ceremonies, and is nothing if not flexible and accommodating. Advertorial Other British expats in search of a more traditional experience opt to wed in Gibraltar, ‘a la John and Yoko - quick and convenient - or fly to Blighty for the ‘legals’ and hold the after-party back here. In fact, with budget travel companies offering better deals than ever, your guests can likely fly to Malaga more cheaply than they can take a train to Gretna Green at certain times of year! And with most obstacles that made a foreign tryst taboo swept aside, there are many more ways to get hitched in Spain, from a discreet poolside ceremony in a private villa to the full church Monty with all the bells and whistles. THE very reverend Dr Peter Miln – or Padre Peter as he is af- A swanky hotel wedding fectionately known on the coast – is no ordinary priest. is another way to go and The charismatic 72-year-old cleric originally from London of- Marbella’s are renowned ficiates over weddings for people of all faiths, or none, across for their knockout nuptials, Spain. From Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela, and even as far such as The Marbella Club, away as Florida, Padre Peter has created unforgettable cer- Finca Cortesin or the Castillo de Santa Catalina in Malemonies for couples for decades. He has also officiated at many exclusive weddings, such as aga, where Rick Parfitt Jnr at the son of Rick Parfitt’s in a ‘stunning’ ceremony in Mal- plighted his troth under the auspices of Padre Peter (see aga in 2014. But he is very discreet about the other big names he has interview pX). dealt with. A wedding planner like ReThe retired Christian Orthodox priest is known for his bright viva can take care of the and witty style, allowing couples to play an active part in logistics, from organising planning the ceremony, and has already been booked up to the photography to flying out officiate at 57 blessings this year. guests and extended famiPeter who lives with his wife of 49 years in Campanillas near lies for a full-blown three-day Malaga believes ‘If the Church is going anywhere, we have to affair. meet people on their own ground’. The average wedding budHis amazingly inclusive style means he has married mixed get racks up an eye-watering religion couples with his ‘blessings’ rather than legal cer€30,000, although many emonies. “I am very comfortable with celebrating two different tradi- couples prefer to spend less tions within one ceremony – there’s only one God after all,” on a more intimate, low-key event. he explains. “And equally, I am quite happy if people want no mention of Low-key and low-budget may God, the ceremony can still be deeply spiritual and uplifting.” well have been what Audrey Contact him on padrepeter1@gmail.com for more informa- Hepburn’s son Sean was after when he rented out tion. Granada’s Alhambra Palace
year alone. “For many couples, the ceremony I perform is far more valid than the dry legal formality of the civic registry,” Padre Peter told the
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for a concert in 2014, and allegedly got married in the middle of it. The palace’s board accused him of using the concert to clandestinely stage the ceremony at the palace, which is not allowed, and which he denied. It was not the only ‘first’ for Spanish weddings in recent history. Spanish bobbies Chema and Jonathan made history when they got hitched in full uniform at the country’s first ever gay police wedding in Jerez last September. Spain’s wedding scene is certainly diverse. But that’s to be expected of a country celebrating 11 years of legalised gay marriage and touting itself as the LGBT fun capital of Europe. Of the 67,869 people who married in Spain during the first half of last year, 1,803 were gay - still a minority, but a growing one. Although 2006 was the busiest year for same-sex weddings, when uncertainty over whether the law might be repealed set off a stampede, the figures have averaged over 3,000 a year ever since. But the marriage business in Spain is booming across the board. And with Madrid Ciudadanos councillor Sofia Miranda pushing for weddings to be held at the magnificent Finca Torre Arias, recently gifted to the town hall, Madrid will be able to compete with top destinations, like Florence, which raked in €100 million in weddings alone last year. And no wonder, when couples can marry in settings as stunning as the Uffizi gallery. Gay or straight, church or registry office, beach or banqueting suite, there’s never been a better time to get married in Spain. Over twice as many people come from abroad to marry here as Spaniards go elsewhere to get wed, which rather speaks for itself!
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FROM Prince Charles to Roger Moore and from Roger Taylor to Anita Roddick, Peter Cannon has catered for the lot. But, when it comes to funny stories make sure to ask the former Michelin-starred chef what it was like cooking for the Duke of Edinburgh. A crashingly (!) comical tale, it is one of many colourful episodes in the life of the boss of company Purple Pepper, who has catered at hundreds of weddings in Spain. The former chef of UK restaurants Manley’s, Goodwood Park and Oakley Court, Cannon moved from Sussex to Spain with his wife Sally and their four children 17 years ago. Looking for a ‘change of lifestyle’, he initially ran the restaurant at Estepona Golf before setting up his catering company six years ago. “I wanted a change. The environment here is superb and if you know where to get the right produce, you can create something magnificent,” he explains. These days his company caters for everything, from small canapé receptions – which are currently in high demand – to summer barbecues, including their famous hog roast. And then, of course, are the weddings which have varied from a small six-person affair to a grand 180-person event in three different locations along the coast including leading hotel Villa Padierna Spa. It is a bespoke, mobile service where attention to detail and
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HAPPY CUSTOMERS: Prince Charles, Queen, Roger Moore and (top, right) Cannon and chef
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He has taken some of the most emblematic wedding shots in Spain and Gibraltar, now Jon Segui tells Rob Horgan how he went from army medic to top photographer
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A life behind the lens
WEDDING photography is a dying art. It’s a shame, but that’s the way it’s going,” explains Gibraltar-based photographer Jon Segui. “Weeks and weeks of preparation are needed and everything must be planned in advance to get the best photos from the time the sun rises to the time the sun sets.” He adds: “A wedding may only last one day, but for the photographer it goes on much longer with weeks of editing needed after the big day.” explains the former army medic, who moved Jon’s refreshingly honest attitude towards shoot- from Hertfordshire to Gibraltar at the age of 16. ing a wedding is no doubt why he has been so “Each wedding is unique and deserves the upsuccessful. most in preparation from the photographer.” With a good reputation for shooting emblematic He explains that there are two main things he wedding albums in Gibraltar considers before taking on comand Spain, it is no surprise Jon missions. The chemistry is highly sought after. “Firstly, the client has to be familHis commitment to taking the iar with my style of photography, between bride, best possible photographs it always helps if they have visited groom and comes across in the pride he the website. photographer will “If you like the way I shoot then takes in each shoot. And he is so dedicated to put- show in the photos hire me and I will give it everyting all his energy into each thing. This avoids price hunters special day that he is incredibly who are not really interested in picky and only takes on six wedthe quality of work. ding jobs a year. “Secondly, the relationship between the bride, “I limit myself to six clients a year so I have groom and photographer is paramount. enough time to put everything into each shoot,” “I need to get a good feeling from the couple...
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BRIDES and grooms stuck for inspiration for the big day are in luck. Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort is hosting a wedding showroom from 11am to 7pm on Sunday, March 6. The rooms will be decorated in style, with a variety of lights and fabrics on show. There will be a tantalising display of wedding treats to set the heart racing, from various florists to fountains and other decorations. There will also be a saxophonist on hand, as well as a pianist, a violin duo and a singer in English and Spanish, plus a DJ for the late-night boogiers. Not to be missed is the equestrian show which involves a human dancer. In terms of refreshments, a honeymoon cakes station will take pride of place, as well as tables for cheese, cava, jamon and – of course- sweets. Everything is in place to inspire a romantic, sophisticated and original wedding.
the chemistry bet w e e n bride, g r o o m and photographer will show in the photos.” And when it comes to weddings on his beloved Rock, he goes one step further. Taking the bride and groom on a whistlestop tour to get the most iconic photos is a given and the light has to be perfect so timing is important. Much like his photographs, Jon’s personal path to photography is unique. After leaving the British Armed forces, where he worked as a medic, he worked in hospitality in Marbella, before turning his hand to photography. “It was something I always wanted to do’, explains Jon, who has been working as a freelancer
BEAUTIFUL: Alcaiesa is ideal for weddings
“We want to know your needs and aspirations for the happiest day of your life, and then we will make it happen,” said a spokesmen. Admission is free and more information, including how to register, can be found on the Alcaidesa Events Facebook page. You can also register online at www.alcaidesaeventos.com or by emailing eventos@alcaidesa.com mail
on numerous jobs around the world, particularly in motor racing, for the last six years. Working for international publications from the Daily Mail to Sky Sports F1, Jon has quickly established himself as one of the region’s top snappers… so you better snap him up fast, if you want him for your big day! To view his portfolio visit www.jonseguiphotography.com or email jon.segui@yahoo.com for more information.
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GIBRALTAR’s deputy chief minister has promoted the Rock’s cause at the European Parliament in Brussels. An exhibition raising awareness of the issues facing Gibraltar in Europe was on display throughout last week, for the third year in a row. Garcia took the opportunity to argue that excluding Gi-
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UNITED: Garcia with MEP Angelica Milnar braltar from the EU civil aviation legislation is contrary to treaties and therefore illegal. A working lunch was held on
the subject, with members of all three sections of the EU – the Council, Commission and Parliament – present.
Twenty more years of flights secured following runway resurfacing
FOURTEEN blue buses have been sold by the Gibraltar Bus Company to Calypso Transport, which operates the number 5 frontier route.
Spring berths BOAT owners are now set to be able to use their new berths at the MidHarbour Small Boats Marina from April.
Full board THE Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has appointed Paul Sharma as its new board member following the retirement of the previous chairman, John Tattersall.
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Runway success AN £8 million resurfacing project at Gibraltar’s runway has been completed. Lagan Construction, a Northern Ireland contractor, completed the four-month task, replacing 15,000 tonnes of asphalt and 200 airfield lights. The work will allow domestic and military flights to use the runway for the next 20 years. David Graham, UK Defence Infrastructure
Organisation (DIO) deputy head, praised the efforts: “I'm really pleased with how quickly and smoothly this project has progressed. "This was only possible because of how closely DIO, Lagan Construction, RAF Gibraltar and the government of Gibraltar worked together to mitigate any possible problems." Lagan Construction worked at night, enabling the RAF base to remain operational.
Under starter’s orders GAMBLING giant BetVictor is saddling up as an authorised betting partner (ABP) with the British Horseracing Authority. The Gibraltar-based company has agreed a three-year deal to make a voluntary contribution to racing, based on its profits from UK customers. ABP status grants promotional benefits and preferential business arrangements with participating racecourses. Andreas Meinrad, CEO of BetVictor, said: “BetVictor has a rich heritage in the sport, and we want to play our part in ensuring the long term growth, sustainability and success of British horseracing.”
Rock solid resolutions GIBRALTAR is set to appoint its first financial services ombudsman. The government published a bill in January to create the post following a GSLP Liberal general election manifesto pledge. The ombudsman will investigate and mediate in financial services customers’ disputes and be able to impose binding solutions. Financial service providers will be compelled to take part in dispute resolutions.
UN’S ROCK RESOLUTION THE UN is linking up with HM Customs Gibraltar to establish a centre of excellence in Gibraltar. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will help conduct expert training in customs and international trade. UNCTAD is the focal point within the United Nations for the integrated treatment of trade and development. A team of four will man the centre which is due to open at the University of Gibraltar by May. The centre will also host international training events on customs-related issues. In recent years, UNCTAD has held training courses at Gibraltar House in London.
THE government has ordered a clampdown on business owners who operate from government flats or properties with restrictions, stating they will not be able to get a business licence.
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Taxing times AS I remain ensconced in Amsterdam, my last column about the links between Gibraltar and the Netherlands seems to have generated a decent online mailbag. A couple of Dutch friends got back in touch, insisting we do lunch (can I send the bill to the editor?). Others tell me they are ‘coming out to see me’, as if I might be in need of consular assistance. But there were some whose reaction was not so positive. ‘What do you mean by putting Gibraltar into the same league as the Netherlands?’ read one email; ‘How very dare you” stated another. That was not really what I’d intended to say if you reread the piece but, hey ho. So I’ve had a bit of explaining to do in the last couple of weeks and this month I will offer a concrete example of the sort of interconnectivity that I meant. My example relates to something that sounds obscure but is very timely and
New reporting rules mean it’s game over for expat tax ‘delinquents’ hugely relevant. Both Gibraltar and the Netherlands are categorised as “Tranche A” countries (others include the UK and Spain) under the new Common Reporting Standard – or CRS for short – which was brought into force on 1 January. It sounds innocuous enough doesn’t it? However it may well affect readers or people they know. CRS is the OECD’s framework for enabling countries to collect client information from their financial institutions and exchange that information automatically with the client’s country of residence on an annual basis. It sets out the financial account information to be exchanged, the financial institutions required to report and the different types of accounts and taxpayers cov-
ered. Although you may not yet be aware of it, it will apply to a great many Olive Press readers. Over 90 jurisdictions have so far committed to CRS and its implementation is fast becoming a reality. Information will be exchanged between Tranche A countries in 2017 and between Tranche B countries (a list that includes Switzerland and Hong Kong) the following year. So, for example, a Gibraltar bank account belonging to someone tax resident in the Netherlands will be reported to the Dutch authorities. Although other cross-border reporting initiatives – not least the EU Savings Tax Directive – have been introduced in recent years, CRS goes a lot, lot further. There is no (legal) way to circumvent CRS; it will apply to anyone
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who has foreign accounts, investments, and companies or, in some cases, trusts. Anyone who has complied with their obligations to file full tax returns in the country (or countries) where they are resident has nothing to fear from CRS. But for anyone who may be ‘delinquent’ in his or her tax filings (perhaps because they have never made any), the implications are serious. Such people may face penalties or even criminal liabilities. Financial institutions have no choice in this matter and, sooner or later, all countries will be involved. CRS signals the end of banking secrecy and confidentiality.
As I have been saying for years, any tax planning that relies on non-reporting is not really planning at all. It is fraud. CRS will prove this once and for all.
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THE new rules governments. What do ing rented accommodaBut while some of the Andalucia’s new above is clear, the meantion have received a huge amount of attention in the of ambiguous words holiday rental laws ing press. such as ‘sufficient’ and But the rules have failed mean for expats? ‘necessary’ can widely to elaborate on two impordiffer depending on who tant aspects: what does compliance you ask. Attending these grey areas is really entail and what are the fines for a pressing requirement. non-compliance. The fine system is also not clear. The In respect to the first aspect, the rules 2016 Act refers to a 2011 Rural Accomobliges owners to offer clients –among modation Act for elucidation of what other requirements- the following: li- fines are applicable. Some scaremoncence of occupancy, rooms with ade- gers have enjoyed spreading the bequate ventilation and darkening devic- lief that if you do not register, you will es (shutters or similar), sufficient fur- be fined up to €150,000. The reality is niture and necessary appliances, first that failing to register their properties aid kit, touristic information of data can ‘only’ be fined between €2,000 for the area (bus schedules, close-by and €18,000, the heavier monster fine parking facilities, medical facilities of ‘up to €150,000’ being reserved for in the vicinity and a plan of the town), other contraventions i.e. unlawful discomplaint form, bed linen, cutlery and crimination or obstructing inspectors crockery (and a replacement set for on duty. each). Interestingly, the Act does not address As if not enough, the law says owners the fines for failing to comply with will need a telephone number avail- one or more elements within the the able to tenants where they can call to long list, for instance: missing spoons, resolve any incidences, an instruction dirty linen or insufficient first aid kit. manual for kitchen appliances, details The experience in Catalunya and the of the use of communal facilities and Balearics, where similar rules apply, property equipment, as well as details shows us that lack of registration is aton access of pets to the property and tracting the vast majority of fines, with information on potential restriction little or no precedent in respect to the for smokers and a few other require- degree or correctness of compliance.
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Battle rolls on Fresh questions for £100million ‘Eurocity’ development from concerned locals THE £100million 'Eurocity' project has faced fresh concerns from Gibraltar residents over potential congestion, privacy and pollution. The planned development, on Europort Avenue, would include 400 homes, a pool, gym and cafes and restaurants. It claims to be a contemporary and eco-friendly development.
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Now locals, as well as the Environment Safety Group, have shared their concerns on the government’s town planning online forum. Jane Howitt, of the ESG, said: “The scale of this development must be challenged, not only on its own grounds but also in how it can go forward given the very recent approval of another large scale project in the
same area.” Meanwhile, Steven Licudi wrote: “Gibraltar is far too congested and having further buildings especially around the Westside area is wrong for all people living here.” Another, Anthony Lara, added: “This new development is too close to the existing Eurotowers building.” Eurocity also hopes to overrule the
Sun, sea . . . shopping TORREMOLINOS Town Hall has given the green light for a €650 million project to build Andalucia’s biggest commercial and leisure centre. British company Intu Properties tabled the bid for the 30-hectare site next to the Palacio de Congresos. The project will generate 4,000 jobs and
bring an extra €550 million investment from companies moving into the complex. As well as shops and restaurants, the centre will feature a dry ski-slope and wave pool. The Town Hall approved the new PGOU town plan 20 years after the last one was rubber-stamped.
RAF’s 50-metre maximum height restriction for buildings near Gibraltar airport. Developer Malbi Ltd has questioned the restriction, claiming that buildings around 70 metres-tall should be possible. The plans also reveal there will be 560 parking spaces, 70 of which public, as well as 300 motorcycle bays.
THE Calpe House charitable trust has thanked Gibraltarians for their generous fundraising activities as its campaign continues. The trust is currently raising funds for the refurbishment of its new London premises on Norfolk Square. Albert Poggio, Gibraltar’s representative in London and deputy chairman of Calpe House, said: “The Trustees would like to take this opportunity to thank the public at large for the tremendous enthusiasm demonstrated by the public at large for the recently launched public appeal in support of the new buildings in Norfolk Square, London.” He previously thanked the Olive Press for its support of the campaign (See Page
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Terror boon Spain booms a spropetry hotspot following global attacks
one in five of all Spain’s foreign-bought properties in 2015, according to the Tranio report. “It comes as no surprise that, as the bloody death toll rises, Brits are returning to Spain’s sunny shores . . . so far preserved from merciless violence since the deadly Madrid train bombing of 2004,” said the report from the overseas property broker. UK buyers accounted for 21.34% of all foreign home sales, while buyers from France came a distant second, at 8.72%. Andalucia was 2015’s number one choice for the British, 32% of whom invested in the region. Price might have been a factor: AlicanA HONG KONG-BASED company has identified ‘booming’ Spain as Eute has Spain’s rope’s hottest destination for tourism property investment. c h e a p e s t Boutique real estate company Platinum Estates splashed out €200 milproperty per lion on 170,000 square metres of beachside land in Marbella at the end square metre of 2015. at €1.284, with The company plans to entice more Chinese tourists to the Costa del Sol Malaga third by building a luxury five-star resort between the hotels Don Carlos and cheapest at Los Monteros. €1.663.
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Dive in at Hotel Erina IF laid-back charm and easy access to virgin beaches is what you are after for a holiday then take a break at Hotel Villa Erina. This charming boutique hotel lies a short drive from Gibraltar and boasts a salt-water, nonchlorinated swimming pool and whirlpool. Owner Romeo Rammazzo, originally from Puglia in Italy, has more than 40 years experience in the hotel industry and has been welcoming guests to the Costa Del Sol since the hotel opened four years ago. “This is a small and luxurious oasis in the mid-
dle of the countryside, five minutes from the beach and close to all the services you need,” said Romeo. The hotel’s new beach bar Romeos Bahia Beach, a pebble’s throw from the historic Castillo de la Duquesa, will open from Easter. So if you’re looking to disconnect from the stresses and strains of modern life in an area where the locals will offer a warm Spanish welcome, Hotel Villa Erina is the place for you. Contact 672236603 or visit www.villaerina. com
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Fresh linen FANS of the Yorkshire Linen store will no longer have to travel to Mijas, after a new branch opened on Marbella’s Golden Mile. A string of local business owners, residents and friends were on hand to toast the new opening with champagne and music into the early hours this weekend. The Yorkshire Linen Prestige store boasts great bedding, curtains and towels, as well as decorative furniture, pictures, rugs and beds. There are also a number of electrical goods from big-name brands such as Morphy Richards and Russell Hobbs. Now on the coast for eight years, the company prides itself in excellent customer service and leading products, with some new, classy lines including the 1000-thread Egyptian
global wealthy’, a new report reveals. Gibraltar topped a list of 14 worldwide territories in the Spend to Sunshine index by Savills, the global real estate services provider. It was rated cheapest in terms of house prices ahead of territories like Monaco, the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. The survey praised Gibraltar’s diverse, low-taxation economy with the property market offering ‘value when compared to rival jurisdictions’.
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“Gibraltar has its own unique characteristics, history, culture, and has developed on its own path,” the report says. “A modern, compliant, British jurisdiction, Gibraltar offers community and safety that makes it an
Gibraltar tops list of 14 worldwide territories in which to live By Joe Duggan
appealing place in which to live. The Rock’s location on the shores of the Mediterranean makes it attractive for both business and leisure by giving it the characteristics of both a city and a resort, the study said. And while property prices in neighbouring countries have dropped, Gibraltar’s continued to appreciate. “Entirely new market tiers have opened up to attract the global wealthy,” said the report. “The hybrid nature of Gibraltar as a conurbation, destination and recreation location diversifies risk while maximising the market for property. “This comes at a time when the prime markets of many world cities are at a high plateau.”
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(Get me) Out of Africa! I’VE a soft spot for Tangier. It was an international zone awash with spies in the Second World War, and only incorporated into Morocco after its independence from France in 1956. Even today, it retains a faint air of mystery and intrigue. Small and intimate, I’ve always thought it would have made a more plausible setting for Bogart and Bergman than ‘Casablanca’. The atmosphere is pure Agatha Christie, plus a hint of the drugaddled exploits of William Burroughs. The 14th-century Syrian traveller Abu aI-Fida wrote that Tangier
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SOFT SPOT: Giles takes a trip to Tangier
was famous for three things – its grapes, its pears and the brainlessness of its inhabitants. Another, from the nearby Moroccan town of Sabtah explained it thus “Outside Tangier is a spring called Barqal. Its water is said to cause stupidity. They diagnose their imbeciles by saying “It’s not their fault. They’ve drunk the water of Barqal” On previous trips I’ve been careful to mix the tap water with scotch and suffered no ill effects that I am aware of – although anyone who has been around me when I drink scotch may beg to differ. I blame it on my Glaswegian roots… But Tangier is certainly a weekend kind of place, and to a European used to the laidback atmosphere of Tarifa, the constant hassle (plus the aforementioned idiocy) can
soon leave you screaming something along the lines of “I’m a Marbella celebrity. Get me out of here!” Medieval Arab geographers believed that the remains of an ancient bridge lie beneath the waves between the two continents, and that it would be revealed again at the end of time. Unfortunately I couldn’t wait that long so grabbed the fast ferry from Tarifa. (Incidentally, I have my own theory about the passage of time in Marbella. Every day is Christmas, every night is New Years Eve, and every morning after feels like the End of the World). Driving in Tangier is not for the faint of heart and the infamous Gumball Rally boys added even more chaos to the roads when they roared through on their way to Marrakech. At the reception the night before, I asked the tall, blond, Danish driver who was leading the
race if he had any apprehensions about driving through Tangier. “Not at all,” he replied, “In fact, I have Moroccan blood, you know?” “Really?” I replied incredulously. “Yes. It’s all over the front of my Porsche!” But the best phrase describing Tangier belongs to an Aussie mate of mine, Spud. (Crazy Name, Crazy Guy) who said, “ I passed through Tangier like a dose of salts, literally” Of course, if plans currently on the drawing board come to fruition, then getting out of Africa will be a breeze. I refer, of course, to the proposed undersea tunnel linking Africa to Europe. Just think of it – Moroccan and Andalucian design and construction expertise, working together on a project that spans two constantly-shifting continental plates. If you’re the first car through, though, take my advice – pack your scuba gear.
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BOYS have been getting some good press of late. They have reversed a 20year downward spiral in exam results (compared to girls) since GCSE’s were first introduced in 1988 with their reliance on coursework, according to research by Professor Alan Smithers. However boys are more extreme in their exam performance, either getting top grades (A*) or failing. They seem to cope better with ‘sudden-death’ exams - when all marks are acquired in the exam room. Girls seem to prefer the methodical approach, doing coursework that counts towards the final grade. That’s all very well, but it does not answer the question: why do (some) boys behave the way they do? As any parent knows, boys and girl are quite different. Boys are active, energetic and physical. They are natural risk-takers, love adventure, have a great sense of humour and a low boredom threshold. Many have a brash sense of self-confidence, overestimating their ability (.....” I am naturally talented”) and find it difficult to ask for help. They want to fit in with their peers, and don’t show
Boys may pretend they never work, but there are some Teachers tips things they should know WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF you have children in school and want to to discuss the issues raised, ask a question or suggest some advice of your own, contact Educational Consultant Steve Coventry at excel.tutor@hotmail.com or get involved in the comments section on www.theolivepress.es
much interest in pleasing adults. The ‘here and now’ is what matters to them, so they give little thought to the their future or Bayside revision! Sadly these qualities do not help boys succeed in the present education system, which values good behaviour, conscientiousness and presentation over energy, humour and creativity. When it comes to exams, boys often leave revision to the last minute, hoping they will pull a result out of the bag. Highly intelligent boys can get away with this strategy, but it is unlikely to work for the rest - that is, average pupils ! These boys need to understand quickly that school is like a game of bluff: a boy may ‘choose’ to give his mates the impression he doesn’t work hard; but behind the scenes he should do what it takes to get the best results he can. If boys find the prospect of exams scary they don’t usu-
ally admit to it; they distract themselves with facebook, Fifa 2016, Whatsapp or playing sport. My son (exBayside), during his A level revision, decided to mix a ‘Deep House track’ rather than revise; pure distraction! When a boy becomes aggressive or spends a lot of time on his own, it may be a sign that he is anxious or depressed. Parents need to look out for signs of stress and provide emotional support. Boys can thrive in examinations, but they must take their GCSEs seriously and hit the books. My advice to parents (if your boy resembles the above) is to have that difficult conversation, encourage him to make a revision timetable and start studying - the sooner the better. They need your (tough) love and support - not sympathy. Good luck!
A Huge Invitation to Invest into Financial Markets. - By Patrick Macdonald/ International Financial Adviser
Over the past few months I have often been asked “what on earth is going on in the markets?” when I pick up the phone to a client. The concern is understandable given the inflammatory nature of some media reports so I thought I should put some perspective on the issue and explain the considerable opportunities currently available for the investors who are waiting to pounce. It only seems like 2 minutes ago (to me at least) that we had the credit crunch and all that went with it in 2008. Is the same thing happening again? The answer is no. The driving factors at that time were a critical drying up of institutional liquidity coupled with financial institutions holding far too much ´bad debt´ on their books. This process caused the financial crisis. Straight after the crisis, banks cut their new lending to businesses and households. The slowdown in lending caused prices in these markets to drop, and this means those that have borrowed too much to speculate on rising prices had to sell their assets in order to repay their loans. House prices dropped and the bubble burst. As a result, banks panicked and
cut lending even further. A downward use these times as an opportunity to spiral thus began and some western find value in under-priced stocks and economies tipped into recession. investors will reap the rewards of active fund management in the months and Fast forward to the summer of 2015 years to come. You are invested for the and following a sustained growth period medium to long term…that is 5 years (apart from a couple of blips – notably or more. This is how investors make in 2011) the markets suddenly descend money. In fact, since the meeting this into chaos at an alarming rate of knots. week in Qatar of the world´s leading oil This time not driven by a ´credit crunch´ producing countries and the deal they or banking crisis but the bursting of the struck to restrict oil supply, the price per Chinese asset bubble – leading to their barrel is already rising – as is the FTSE government devaluing its own currency 100. coupled with falling global oil and commodity prices - all hot on the tails So then, what of the investor who is of the threatened exit of Greece from thinking of adding to his portfolio or the Euro. As if all that were not enough investing for the first time? Perhaps with the US federal reserve was stating the savings or through a pension transfer first interest rate rise since 2008 would for example? Well those in such a lucky happen before the end of the year. position should take the current fall in This move caused ripples around the values as one big invitation to invest. You world, and would increase pressure are ´buying into the dip´ as the saying on the UK to raise rates. It also meant goes and this window of opportunity higher borrowing costs for developing should be clear for all to see. Of course economies, many of which were already the other fundamentals must be in place seeing slow growth. – a good financial adviser, a tax efficient portfolio structure and of course actively Although none of these factors in managed, well balanced funds at the isolation may not have been enough heart of it all. to cause a huge market downturn, the ´whole was greater than the sum of If you would like to have a chat about its parts´. Then the one factor that is investing as a resident of Spain and the perhaps the most important of all kicked different options available, please give me in with a vengeance. Sentiment. a call on 633750044 or send me an email patrick.macdonald@blacktowerfm.com Negative sentiment, if it gathers enough momentum, can lead to a domino effect in the markets and that is what has been happening somewhat since August. So what does all this mean to the average retail investor? Well my message has been consistent – The performance of Financial Markets is cyclical – these corrections and adjustments are to be expected. They happen, then markets recover. Although portfolio valuations may be affected, this is short term – the important thing is not to panic and to let fund values recover. Fund managers
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FOOD & DRINK Mother’s Day delight MUMS in Gibraltar are in for a treat this Mother’s Day. La Sala on the Sunborn Yacht Hotel is offering all mums a complimentary glass of cava if they come for the traditional Sunday lunch on March 6. There will also be a surprise gift to celebrate all things mum. For more information and bookings visit www.lasalagibraltar. com, email reservations@lasalagibraltar.com or call 00350 200 16 870
Choccy horror show Mars products barred in Gib over international plastic contamination fears
MARS has been forced to recall thousands of chocolate bars in Gibraltar. It comes as part of a mass product recall in 55 countries after a customer in Germany found bits of plastic in a Snickers bar. The plastic was traced back to a Mars factory in the Netherlands. In Gibraltar, the Environmental Agency
contacted the three local importers to recall all chocolate produced in that factory. This includes Mars and Snickers bars of all sizes, boxes of celebrations, Milky Way fun size bags and other variety packs. A Mars Netherlands spokesman said: "We cannot be sure that this plastic was
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SPAIN’S anti-tax fraud authorities are investigating the use of ‘black money’ in the meat trade. More than 45 officers in 15 Spanish regions are probing 73 business with a global turnover of €650 million. During searches of the businesses’ premises, agents removed thousands of euros and software often used to hide the use and movement of black money. An agency spokesperson said: “In the meat sector, public sales raise four of five times the wholesale price which implies significant financial benefits from the slaughter, cutting and processing of meat.”
FROST HITS FRUIT HARVEST FEBRUARY’S frost is set to affect 80% of early stonefruit production across Spain. The late cold snap is also putting production of artichokes, citrus fruits and leafy vegetables at risk. Blossoming stonefruit trees - such as cherries and plums - are said to have been very badly affected by the drop in temperature last month.
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Fancy a kickabout? BUDDING Lee Casciaros have the chance to walk out at Gibraltar’s national stadium. The annual 5-a-side Spring SSL Cup is being held on March 19 at Victoria Park and is open to the public. Registration costs £30 per team with a maximum of 10 players per side. Individual plays who want to play but don’t have a team can also register and will be assigned a team. The best team and top scorer will be presented with a trophy. Registration closes March 16. For more info visit www. streetsoccerleague.com
GIBRALTAR’S hopes of gaining full FIFA membership have been boosted by the election of new FIFA president Gianni Infantino last week. The Swiss candidate swept into power to replace disgraced former president Sepp Blatter after winning 115 of the 207 votes. Infantino, previ- PRESIDENT: Infantino takes over from Blatter ously UEFA’s general secretary, re- been able to witness, at first hand, ceived the Gibraltar FA’s backing as his diligence and efficiency in his its attempt to gain full FIFA recogni- role as well as his passion for foottion goes to the Court of Arbitration ball,” a Gibraltar spokesman said. for Sport (CAS). “The Gibraltar FA is confident that “The Gibraltar FA has enjoyed an Infantino represents the change excellent relationship with Infanti- that FIFA so desperately needs.” no over the past three years and has
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Legends challenge A HOST of football legends will do battle at Victoria Stadium in a corporate five-a side tournament held by former England captain Mark Wright. The March 20 championship will see teams of local players pitted against the legends. The stars include Neville Southall, ex Everton and Wales goalkeeper, Michael Thomas, ex Arsenal and England midfielder, and Peter Reid, who played for Manchester City and has since enjoyed a successful managerial career. Former Blackburn Rovers defender David May completes the legends team, alongside
HERO: Wright Wright, who has 45 caps for England. “The legends mentor or play in your team and the winning team can play in the final against the legends,” said Wright. “So far the legends have not been beaten, so we place that challenge on Gibraltar.” PHOTO: Football Gibraltar
ROCK SOLID ROGERS Gibraltar soldier striving for London Marathon place EXCLUSIVE By Joe Duggan HE’S the Gibraltar army marathon man who has taken the Rock by storm. And now 25-year-old Lance Corporal Arnold Rogers has got his sights set on London. The Gibraltar Regiment soldier stunned the athletics community after coming from nowhere to win the Gibraltar half marathon (a stunning time of 1.13:54), the 10km and the Top Of The Rock since November. Next up is a likely tilt at the 10km Round the Rock on March 6 before the Inter Services Championship half marathon pits the fatherof-one against 4,000 other servicemen. Victory would put the former Yorkshire Regiment soldier on track for a place on the Army’s London marathon team. “I am confident. Looking at the times I think I should make top ten,” he told the Olive Press. “I want to win as always but also to improve my time. I came 38th in the Malaga marathon in December with a time of 2.45, but I was ill the night before. I am hoping for 2.30 if I make the marathon team.” Arnold moved to Gibraltar with his wife in 2013 and was snapped up by Lourdians Athletics Club Gibraltar after his recent impressive victories. Training without a coach, Arnold maps out individual running schedules on his computer before running 150 miles a week as he pounds the road towards London.
Sastrie’s treble strike JUAN Pablo Sastrie struck a hat-trick in Glacis United’s 3-1 win over Manchester 62. Manchester 62 took a ninth minute lead when Ivan Ruiz Pecino swept his shot in before Sastrie’s 29th minute equaliser. The striker banged in his second on the hour mark and walked away with the match ball after chipping his third over United keeper Kaaron Macedo. Agustin Doxagarat came off the bench to score the winner in Lynx’s 2-1 win over bottom-club Angels. Javi Chico opened the scoring midway through the first half, but Eden Villega pulled Angels level before Doxagarat beat three players to seal the three points in style. Jared Buhagiar and Evan Green did the damage in Gibraltar United’s 2-0 win over FC Britannia. Buhagiar’s classy seventh minute goal softened up Britannia who went two down when Green converted Robert Montovio’s cross.
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RUNNER: Rogers on the Rock “When I’m doing duties I am eating army food, but I cook at home and try to eat as healthily as I can,” he says. “Chicken, black beans, beetroot and a high protein diet. I am quite small so I can keep up with a high level of long-distance running.”
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SAN Roque Golf was the venue for the first professional win by Adrien Saddier. The Frenchman scooped the cheque for €2,000 on the Gecko Tour after carding 212, two shots clear of German Patrick Klopp. Saddier and Klopp were the only two players to finish under-par over the three day event. The 23-year-old Saddier is one of the big promises of French golf.
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A HIGH profile eco-warrior has been in Gibraltar urging the enclave to reconsider National Day’s mass balloon release. UN patron of the oceans Lewis Pugh spent two days on the Rock which included a ‘warm and constructive’ meeting with health minister John Cortes. “I urged the Chief Minister to help find a new way to celebrate this important day. Balloons pollute and kill wildlife,” said the maritime lawyer. “I look forward to working with Gibraltar to protect our seas.” Pugh, 46, who is also a record-breaking swimmer, joined the Bluefin Openwater Swimming Club for a swim off Eastern Beach.
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The ankle cracker DANCING supremo Jonathan Lutwyche’s jump to the Big Apple has taken a tumble. The Britain’s Got Talent star will temporarily be hanging up his dancing shoes after breaking his ankle while training at New York’s Joffrey Ballet school. Out of action until Easter, 16-year-old Jonathan has returned to the Rock for some much needed rest and recuperation. “I’ve been training hard and loving New York,” Jonathan told the Olive Press. “It is a shame about the leg, I fell bad on it in class and unfortunately that happens. “My mum thought it was best to come home and recover in Gibraltar.”
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A MEDICAL student is putting her books to one side to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Gibraltarian Kristina Earle is set to climb the iconic BT tower in central London, just days before her final year exams at London’s Imperial College of Medicine. So far Kristina, 23, has raised £490, more than double her original target. “I am always humbled by the generosity of the Llanitos and I know that many Gibraltarian children have been patients at this amazing hospital,” she told the Olive Press. “I decided to climb the tower because I want to make a difference to the lives of the children. She added: “After months of sitting at my desk revising, it might be beneficial to give my gluteal muscles a good workout. Taking on the 1,000 step challenge later this month, Kristina is a keen fundraiser. Last year she raised over £1500 by taking part in long distance running events for different charities including
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IT’S official: no two Gibraltarians are quite the same. There is no ‘typical’ Gibraltarian, a two-year study has revealed through the documentation of language, identity and the personal history of 250 residents of the Rock. A major conference for the project, named ‘Bordering on Britishness’, is set for 2017.
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GOSH and Macmillan. Patrick Rooke, Event Manager for Great Ormond Street Hospital, said she was delighted to be hosting the event. "We're delighted to host the inaugural BT Tower Climb in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity,” Rooke told the Olive Press. To sponsor Kristina’s climb, visit www.justgiving.com/ Kristina-Earle-BTGOSH DETERMINED: Kristina and (right) BT Tower
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